White Opal

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.98 – 2.5
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System Amorphous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color white
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond White Opal
Mohs hardness of White Opal shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral White Opal
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About White Opal

白色蛋白石是最常见的宝石蛋白石品种,以白色至淡灰色或奶油色的底色为特征,通常在乳白色背景上呈现出丰富多彩的游彩效应。澳大利亚(南澳大利亚州库伯佩迪和昆士兰州闪电岭附近)是世界最重要的产地,供应全球约95%的宝石级蛋白石。白色蛋白石因其相对充足的产量,是蛋白石中价格最为亲民的类型,深受大众珠宝市场喜爱。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Opal?
白色蛋白石是最常见的宝石蛋白石品种,以白色至淡灰色或奶油色的底色为特征,通常在乳白色背景上呈现出丰富多彩的游彩效应。澳大利亚(南澳大利亚州库伯佩迪和昆士兰州闪电岭附近)是世界最重要的产地,供应全球约95%的宝石级蛋白石。白色蛋白石因其相对充足的产量,是蛋白石中价格最为亲民的类型,深受大众珠宝市场喜爱。
What is the hardness of White Opal?
White Opal has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is White Opal?
White Opal is primarily White.
How much does White Opal cost?
White Opal falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of White Opal?
White Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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